Meteorologist: Oceana Hayden
•8/9/2026
A few stray showers popped up this morning, but overall, it has been a sunny and dry start to the day for most of the area.
Now, attention turns to the heat and afternoon storm chances. Temperatures will continue climbing through the 90s, with scattered storms becoming more likely through the afternoon. The best coverage is expected later today, particularly between 5 and 8 p.m.
Keep the heat in mind if you're heading outside this afternoon, and have a way to stay cool and hydrated. If you're out and about this evening, keep an eye on the radar as storms become more numerous.
Back-to-school Monday kicks off warm, with temperatures in the upper 70s early in the morning. Clear skies mean you won't need an umbrella at the bus stop.
Temperatures will climb into the mid 90s during the afternoon, so pack an extra water bottle and stay hydrated. The ride home or evening commute could be a wet one, with scattered storms most likely between 2 and 6 p.m.
Looking ahead to the start of the work week, and the school year, temperatures will be on the rise each day as rain chances take a dip. More Saharan dust is expected to arrive midweek, lowering our rain chances.
As of the 2 a.m. outlook, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring one area of interest with a 40% chance of tropical development over the next seven days.
The system is associated with a tropical wave that has yet to move off the coast of Africa. Gradual development is becoming more likely once the wave moves farther west, and a tropical depression could form during the second half of next week as the system travels generally westward.
If the system continues to organize, it could begin to feel a weakness in the Atlantic high pressure and gradually turn more northward before potentially approaching the Lesser Antilles.
Another tropical wave has a 20% chance of development over the next seven days. However, conditions are expected to become increasingly hostile in the Caribbean, so Southwest Florida has no reason for concern at this time.
Stay with the Weather Authority for the latest information on the tropics.
Winds will be out of the south to southeast at 5-10 knots, with Gulf wave heights around 1-2 feet. Boaters should keep a close eye on radar, especially as scattered storms develop throughout the day.
